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Compare AMOXICILLIN (Amoxicillin) and AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM (AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Amoxicillin, Amoxil, Augmentin · Penicillin Antibiotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Amoxicillin is an antibacterial drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ].
Approved for
AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM · Penicillin Antibiotic
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium is an antibacterial drug [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )] .
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 25 Reddit discussions
AMOXICILLIN
33%
positive
15 threads
AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM
50%
positive
10 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
15 Reddit threads analysed for AMOXICILLIN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
361 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Male, 24, 165lb My back tooth filling fell out a few years ago and recently it started to abscess a bit so it’s for sure infected. I know this type of stuff is really dangerous and can spread to your brain and your heart. I would like to know if I should go to a grocery store pharmacy and get the f
I am 5' 11" 200lbs, white. I do not drink or smoke. I occasionally have edibles. ​ This has been happening for so long and I've been told, or had it insinuated, that this is in my head so much that I'm reluctant to continue pursuing trying to get better, but this is going to be my last sh
**A recent rant post triggered me into writing my own. Skip it if you want to avoid suffocating negativity.** "Pharmacists are the most accessible Healthcare Professionals!" was a mantra regurgitated towards me with glee all throughout college (which was over 15 years ago, for me). This sentence was
30/female/USA. 5’6”, 165 lbs. white. non smoker. no medications My cat bit me on Sunday night. I went to urgent care yesterday where I was given a tetanus booster and started on antibiotics. The doctor said the antibiotics (amoxicillin) won’t take effect for about 24 hours so my finger will remain
Hey guys, I really need help with this one. Scenario happened yesterday and I can’t tell you how pissed off I was/still am. Even one of my techs took notice and asked if I needed to take a minute, which I did, and I almost never do. Anyway here’s the scenario, would appreciate any feedback/support/a
But seriously, shout-out to the prescribers that send notes on your Rxs that make me give chuckle throughout the day.
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
10 Reddit threads analysed for AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM
Overall Sentiment
Slightly positive
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
17 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Age: 22 Sex: M Height: 5' 6" Weight 210 Race White Duration of complaint Today Location (Geographic and on body) Left Forearm Any existing relevant medical issues (if any) N/A Current medications (if any)N/A Photos: https://imgur.com/a/kIi1m Update: Just arrived at the ER I'm waiting to get called b
23yr Male. Generally healthy and fit (I work construction and workout a couple times a week) Basically 1 week ago I got a cold. The cold last about 4 days and on the 4th day when I was feeling back to normal, I felt a tightness in my chest and throat. I also saw and felt a lot of mucus in my throat
My grandmother recently had a follow up lung xray and a 3.5cm mass was noted on the xray report. Our GP referred her to a Lung Clinic as a matter of urgency for a CT and follow up - we were given no other information. We will only know next week when we will get an appointment (possibly in the next
Age:25, Sex:Female, Height: 5ft 2in, Weight: 45kg, Race: East Indian I have been feeling tension in my lower face since nearly 2 months. The muscles over the jaw and the temples feel really tight. When I rest my face I get somekinda tingly/pressure kinda sensation. I visited a dentist first. She bru
Age: 21 Gender: Female Ethnicity: Portuguese Weight: 145 Medical issue: Sinus infection Duration: 2 weeks Medication: Amoxicillin Clavulanate Potassium Drug use: Only alcohol but not a drop drank in over 6 months. My girlfriend has had a sinus infection for over 3 weeks and was recently prescrib
Hello, It all started with 2 medium sized bumps on my left hand. They looked like insect bites and were itchy sometimes (not painful). After 2 to 3 days it spread over the fingers with tiny red bumps. Most of them aren't itchy or painful. I can feel some of them when I close my fingers. Then, these
Hello, I'm a Saudi Arabian student who is conducting a science project about how miss-treatment of antibiotics causes resistant bacterial stains. I have a general project outline in which I'll be measuring inhibition zones of many generations of bacteria and see how it shrinks down. I am thinking ab
**TLDR Version:** * Persistent Cough for four weeks * Getting worse as time goes on * Coughing leads to gasping and wheezing for air. Unable to breathe for 20-30 seconds over these fits. * Coughing Fits happen more after waking up or after eating * Coughing Fits produce Yellow / Green or White/Clear
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both AMOXICILLIN and AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM belong to the Penicillin Antibiotic class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
AMOXICILLIN carries 4 FDA warnings. AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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